PEC

Question 1

How many acts are required to issue PEC?

Answer 1

Over 20m carrying passengers - 24 acts

61m- 125m and all gas carriers - 12 acts

125m - 150m using tugs - including 4 acts with tugs

Over 150m - An additional 4 acts with tugs

Question 2

Which pilots can carry out pilotage assessments?

Answer 2

1st class unrestricted pilot

PEC holder authorised by the harbour master

Question 3

When does a PEC holder require a pilot onboard?

Answer 3

When vessel over 125m and using tugs but no tug endorsement

Question 4

How long are PEC valid?

Answer 4

1 year

Question 5

What are the duties of a PEC holder?

Answer 5

1 Maintain records of self pilotage acts
2. Endure pilot flag is flown during self pilotage
3. Report any changes to depths, navigable channels or navigation marks to the CHA
4. Report any incident/damage
5. Report to the harbour office when summoned by the harbour master